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Sri Lanka’s Nationwide Power Outage Blamed on Monkey, Gains Global Attention

February 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s Nationwide Power Outage Blamed on Monkey, Gains Global Attention
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The unusual cause of a recent power outage in Sri Lanka has made headlines in international news, with reports stating that a monkey was responsible for the disruption.

The incident, which led to a nationwide blackout, occurred around 11:30 a.m., severely impacting the country’s power system. International news agencies reported on the event yesterday, following allegations that a monkey was behind the outage.

Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister confirmed that the power failure was indeed caused by a monkey. Authorities worked for nearly five to six hours to restore electricity, gradually bringing power back to affected areas.

The bizarre nature of the incident has sparked global interest, unexpectedly putting Sri Lanka’s monkey in the international spotlight.

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